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One million US dollars.

Arthur Curry refused to believe it; could he really pay a million dollars?

“Okay, one million is your price. I will sponsor another one million US dollars for Amity Harbor, making it two million in total. Take it to any bank in Gotham City, and someone will take you to withdraw the money.”

Bruce Wayne took out the check, stuffed it into Arthur Curry's hand, and put it away.

Zhu Bi glanced at the people still standing around and asked, "What's the second condition?"

The pub was quiet. Some people came over to take a look and questioned whether it was a bounced check, but Bruce told them to call Gotham City's largest bank to inquire. They were told that the check was cashable for two million dollars, and the pub became even quieter.

"Alright, your sincerity has touched me. My second condition is that you come with me; it's not convenient to discuss it here."

Arthur Curry gasped, clutched the check to his pocket, bid farewell to his friends in the tavern, and led Rowe and his group to the house by the lighthouse.

This house, located next to the lighthouse, is subjected to the relentless ravages of the sea wind every day. Its exterior looks old and dilapidated, and the windows creak incessantly when the sea wind blows through them.

What are you going to Atlantis for?

Aquaman Arthur Curry sat on the living room sofa, opened the refrigerator door with his left hand, took out several cans of cold beer, and drank them in large gulps, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"You tell me."

Bruce Wayne looked at Rowe, signaling him to explain.

"You're so rich, why do you support him?"

Arthur Curry chuckled and teased, "Aren't you all hot wearing masks and such thick clothes?"

"I'm sorry, my identity is special."

Bruce Wayne shook his head. He didn't want others to know his true identity for the time being, even though his actions just now might arouse suspicion. He couldn't reveal it yet.

“Arthur Curry, your mother is the Queen of Atlantis, and your father is the lighthouse keeper of Mercy Harbor.”

Lowe spoke up and sat down opposite Arthur. His words clearly made Arthur stiffen, his expression showing complexity and wariness. "Don't worry, I'm not here to cause you trouble today. I'm here to resolve the trouble."

Afterwards, Lowe told Arthur Curry everything about Apokolips and the Mother Box, emphasizing that the other party was after Earth and that the Apokolipians' ultimate goal was Earth.

"Why should I believe you?"

After listening, Arthur Curry's expression turned serious, and he quickly asked a question.

“There are countless ways I could get you to talk, not just having Batman use money to persuade you.”

Luo Wei said slowly.

"you"

Aquaman Arthur Curry paused for a moment. He knew how powerful Rowe was; that push had been very strong. In a one-on-one fight, he might not have been a match for this guy.

However, he caught a crucial piece of information and looked at Bruce, asking, "You're Batman? All three of you are superheroes?"

"Ah."

Bruce nodded.

Hal Jordan, standing behind him, eagerly reached out his hand and said with a smile, "I'm Green Lantern."

He then looked at Lowe and said, "As for him, that's a secret for now."

The main problem was that he himself didn't know Rowe's identity. But if he said he didn't know him, Arthur Curry would definitely become suspicious and refuse to cooperate with them.

“I believe you, but finding Atlantis won’t be easy. They don’t welcome humans, and they certainly don’t welcome superhumans like you.”

Arthur Curry stood up and walked towards the door. The moment he opened the door, an endless gust of wind rushed in, washing over everyone's faces. It was icy cold, but Arthur was wearing a thin white shirt and seemed not to feel the biting wind.

Then, he walked to the shore outside the house. About ten meters below was the sea, probably an extension of the lighthouse into a deeper area. The water below was deep and dark, and he could vaguely see fish darting around in the rolling waves, eventually forming a circle, as if preparing to welcome someone's arrival.

"However, if you want to come, then follow me."

Arthur Curry turned to look at them, then took a deep breath, leaped forward, headfirst, and traced a perfect arc in the air before plunging heavily into the water with a "plop." The fish went wild, circling him joyfully.

"We'll follow."

Hal Jordan reacted quickly, immediately using his light ring to conjure a submarine, which enveloped Rowe and Bruce, and they jumped into the water together, following behind Arthur Curry.

Together we dived into the deep, vast ocean. The transparent submarine allowed us to see the outside world: the rolling waves, the shimmering fish swimming around us—a truly breathtaking sight.

[PS: The reason why Aquaman believed the main characters will be explained in the next chapter.]

Chapter 79, Chapter 078: The Mother Box (Part Six)

The deep Atlantic Ocean, a region never before explored by humankind, is home to the legendary lost underwater city of Atlantis. At this moment, Luo Wei and his two companions, aboard a submarine, followed Arthur Curry into the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean.

"Atlantis, did it really exist?"

Bruce Wayne was somewhat skeptical. In his early years, he had traveled far and wide, learning many martial arts and accumulating a vast amount of knowledge, but he had never heard of Atlantis.

"Everything is possible."

Hal Jordan, however, believed that there were some magical races on Earth. During his training with the Green Lantern Corps, he had come into contact with some strange races that were scattered in various corners of the planet. They were not the mainstream on the planet and did not often expose themselves to the world. Instead, they lived a peaceful life in the shadows.

"Hey, mysterious man."

Hal Jordan noticed that Lowe was sitting in the back, silent, only occasionally admiring the underwater scenery. Remembering something, he slowly asked, "How did you know that Atlantis drank Arthur Curry? All along the way, you seemed like a prophet, knowing everything and knowing which step we should take."

Upon hearing this, Bruce Wayne also turned to look at him, a similar look of doubt flashing in his eyes. It wasn't that he didn't have the same questions as Green Lantern, but he simply didn't voice them. The reason was simple: he and Green Lantern knew nothing about the Mother Box, while this mysterious guy seemed to know a great deal about it.

The reason he never raised any questions was precisely because they needed Rowe to find the Mother Box and resolve this crisis. Even though there were risks involved, the benefits outweighed the risks, and he was willing to take that risk.

Moreover, given Lowe's strength and understanding of the Mother Box, if he wanted to seize the Mother Box, he wouldn't need two outsiders who knew nothing about it.

"You doubt my identity, yet you're still willing to come with me."

Upon hearing this, Lowe glanced indifferently at Hal Jordan.

"Because I know nothing about the master box."

Hal Jordan smiled helplessly.

"We're almost at Atlantis. Put aside your doubts and suspicions, or this organization will be dismantled from the inside out without the Apokolips even needing to come."

Luo Wei stood up and patted his shoulder lightly, then walked to the front of the submarine. Through the transparent glass, following Arthur Curry's figure, he saw the dark sea ahead gradually brightening with a faint light. Further ahead, parting the layers of sea fog, an underwater neon city came into view. The city's buildings were strangely shaped, some mushroom-shaped, some blocky, all radiating bright colors like jellyfish. Above the city, there were floating ships flying by, and on the underwater road surface, there were some huge mechanical devices moving.

"A cyberpunk-style underwater kingdom?"

Bruce Wayne was filled with emotion. He could tell at a glance that the city's technological level was definitely no lower than that of any country on land, and might even be stronger!

"Their technology seems to be much more advanced than ours."

Hal Jordan was mentally prepared, but seeing this scene still surprised him.

This is quite astonishing, considering that humanity has always believed itself to be the most powerful race on Earth, superior to any other race in terms of technology, civilization, order, and dominance.

But now, the technological level displayed by this legendary lost underwater kingdom has clearly shattered my previous worldview.

"Atlantis's technology was thousands of years ahead of that on land. They had already solved the energy problem and developed unlimited energy many years ago."

Luo Wei explained to the two of them.

Atlantis were actually human beings, but they lived in the sea for many years and evolved in a completely different direction, giving rise to the underwater races we know today.

Their unlimited energy comes from a six-sided stone—the Magnetite—located in the center of the Sun Palace, which can absorb sunlight and convert it into energy.

"Unlimited energy"

Bruce Wayne listened and muttered to himself.

BOOM BOOM!!

Outside the submarine, Arthur Curry knocked on the glass, signaling Green Lantern to shut off the submarine's engine. Then, with his powerful arms, he lifted the submarine and dragged it towards Atlantis. When they entered the city complex, the environment changed dramatically. A protective layer outside the city isolated it from the seawater, making the city as dry as the land.

"Come down."

Arthur Curry lowered the submarine, and a group of armored soldiers ran over to salute him. He waved for the soldiers to leave.

"Are you their king?"

Bruce Wayne was surprised and puzzled: "Then why don't you like hearing about Atlantis?"

"Because someone once tried to start a war between Atlantis and humanity, I am very sensitive about this."

Arthur Curry explained.

Upon hearing this, Luo Wei realized that the Arthur Curry in front of him did not hate Atlantis. He was now the king of the underwater kingdom and was clearly a middle-aged sea king.

"Please follow me."

Arthur Curry didn't waste any more words and led the three of them to a palace. Along the way, many people would bow to him when they saw him. When they arrived at the palace, the main hall was empty, with only one figure standing there waiting.

"Arthur, are you talking about them?"

Vico's gaze swept over the three of them, his sharp eyes revealing caution.

"Yes, all three of them are land-based superheroes: Batman, Green Lantern, and one more... Mysterio."

Arthur Curry nodded, then turned to the three and introduced him, "He is my mentor's close friend, Vulko."

He paused for a moment before explaining, "The reason I agreed to bring you to Atlantis is not for money, but because you mentioned that someone is trying to steal the Mother Box, and it has been having some problems lately."

As he spoke, Arthur Curry looked at Vick, signaling him to continue.

Vico understood and said, "You have a mother box?"

"Yes, we found it in the Gotham City sewers. There was also a humanoid monster there at the time. In addition, we later killed two more groups of humanoid monsters."

Luo Wei didn't beat around the bush and told the truth. However, he deduced from Aquaman Arthur's words that the problem with the Mother Box in the underwater kingdom was most likely related to the Apokolips. The Apokolips might have already sensed the existence of the Mother Box.

"They did come."

Vico's expression was complicated.

"You mean the Apokolips?"

Hal Jordan pressed for an answer before Bruce could.

"Yes, we expected that too."

Vico nodded solemnly and explained, "Back then, Paradise Island, Atlantis, and humans, the three races, fought against Darkseid together and finally defeated him. The three Mother Boxes left behind were stored in the hands of the three races respectively. The Apokolips came this time, and they are after the three Mother Boxes."

Hal Jordan remained silent, feeling somewhat frustrated that even those on Earth knew about the Mother Box, while the Lamp Ring knew nothing about it.

"Didn't you bring the Mother Box with you?"

At this moment, Vico noticed that the three men were empty-handed and frowned.